HIV/AIDS – Detailed Study Guide

Chapter 1: Introduction to HIV/AIDS
MCQs:

1.

HIV primarily targets which type of immune cell?
a) B cells
b) CD8+ T cells
c) CD4+ T cells
d) Macrophages

2.
1. Answer: c) CD4+ T cells
3.

The virus responsible for causing AIDS is:
a) HIV-1
b) HIV-2
c) Both HIV-1 and HIV-2
d) Neither A nor B

4.

1. Answer: c) Both HIV-1 and HIV-2

5.

The full form of AIDS is:
a) Acquired Immunity Deficiency Syndrome
b) Acute Immune Dysfunction Syndrome
c) Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
d) Advanced Immunity Depletion Syndrome

6.

1. Answer: c) Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

True/False:

1. HIV is primarily transmitted through casual contact like hugging and sharing utensils. (False)
2. HIV/AIDS is curable with modern antiretroviral therapy (ART). (False, ART helps manage but
does not cure HIV/AIDS.)

Fill in the Blank:

1. The ________________ is the outer protein shell of the HIV virus that protects its genetic
material. (Capsid)

, Chapter 2: Transmission of HIV
MCQs:

1.

Which of the following is NOT a known mode of HIV transmission?
a) Unprotected sexual contact
b) Sharing contaminated needles
c) Mother-to-child transmission
d) Mosquito bites

2.

1. Answer: d) Mosquito bites

3.

The highest concentration of HIV in body fluids is found in:
a) Saliva
b) Sweat
c) Blood
d) Urine

4.

1. Answer: c) Blood

5.

The risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV can be reduced through:
a) Antiretroviral therapy (ART)
b) Cesarean delivery
c) Avoiding breastfeeding
d) All of the above

6.

1. Answer: d) All of the above

True/False:

1. Proper condom use can significantly reduce the risk of HIV transmission. (True)
2. An HIV-positive mother will always transmit the virus to her baby. (False, with ART, the risk
can be greatly reduced.)